Omani co-pilot tried to hijack Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, citing Gaza revenge

An Omani co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv allegedly attempted to hijack the plane, telling investigators he acted to avenge Gaza and sought to die as a martyr, according to Channel 12. The suspect, identified as Hamam Al-Hammami, reportedly confessed his intention to carry out an attack against Israel during questioning. Authorities are now investigating whether he had any accomplices in the plot. The incident marks a rare security breach involving airline personnel, raising concerns about insider threats in aviation. The investigation remains ongoing as officials examine the co-pilot's background and potential connections.